Kate Round success in Court of Appeal

Mirza v London Borough of Newham EWCA Crim 924, an interesting judgement on the landlord’s defence in breach of an enforcement notice, was handed down the court of Appeal today. Kate Round acted for the London Borough of Newham in this case.

Imran Mahmood Book Launch

What kind of experience does a young man from a minority ethnic community have when he faces our criminal justice system?
Criminal defence barrister Imran Mahmood has written a thriller on that theme which is released on the 4th May.

John Evison instructed for the prosecution in poisoning case

Kate Round led in Child Cruelty Acquittal

Tana Adkin QC of Charter Chambers, leading Kate Round secured the acquittal of John De'Viana in a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Mr. De'Viana, a former European karate champion, was accused of child cruelty against his two daughters whilst coaching them

In private law children matters, she has experience of contact and residence applications (now Child Arrangements Orders), specific issue and prohibited steps order applications. She also has experience of applications for leave to remove from the jurisdiction and international child abduction proceedings.

Victoria undertakes work under the Matrimonial Causes Act, including contested divorce petitions and all aspects of financial (ancillary relief), including committals for non-compliance with orders. She also has experience of TLATA claims and Sch 1 Children Act 1989 applications. Victoria is also able to assist with drafting of consent orders to settle financial proceedings. She also conducts injunction hearings under the Family Law Act 1996, both ex-parte and contested hearings.

Victoria has experience of contested interim hearings, fact finding hearings and final hearings - including those involving international elements - and has advised on and appeared in appeals.

Victoria’s practice covers all levels of the Family Court from Magistrates to the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Victoria accepts instructions to advise and draft documents on all areas of her family practice.

Civil

Prior to the successful completion of her pupillage, Victoria worked as the adviser to the compliance department of a multinational FTSE 100 company. This covered ethics, international corruption and data protection. She has particular expertise on the Bribery Act 2010. She also volunteered at a specialist Citizens Advice Bureau, advising on complex benefits and housing problems.

Victoria’s civil practice is wide ranging. She has acted for claimants and defendants in areas including personal injury, contract, debt, landlord and tenant and housing. In particular, her civil practice is focused on matters connected to family proceedings, such as joined applications under TLATA and Sch 1 of the Children Act 1989.

Victoria has acted for Local Authorities and is developing her practice in regulatory law.

Victoria accepts instructions to advise and draft pleadings on all areas of her practice.

What clients say;

"Victoria has an excellent rapport with clients. They are impressed by her and are happy for her to represent them again. The clerks are well organised and extremely helpful" - Parm Bhambra, MLC Solicitors